Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Lobbed trail,fght on mrks,never clr

TRUE COLOURS - held up final turn and throughout the run home with Driver B Orange not activating the removable deafeners as a result.

Trld,3-bk 1700,bttld solidly on inr

4th,left prkd 1200,flat top,fdd out

Chkd,cght wd the trip,stuck on well

COLONEL - paced roughly then broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced fiercely entering the first turn before shifting out from the running line forcing ABMAN wider on the track. Continued to over-race middle stages. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied this runner had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier and racing manners. Stewards questioned Driver M White in relation to the incident rounding the first turn and were satisfied that Mr White had shifted ground at this stage for safety reasons and took the matter no further.

3-bk otr,wd 1350,posted,wilted out

ABMAN - raced wide without cover from the 1300m when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by MERLE MARY. Weakened in the run home.

Wd,prkd,cvr 1600,3bk,3 &4w,plggd on

ABMAN - raced wide early.

Trld,3-bk,1x1 950,wd top,ld,cut dwn

ABMAN - contacted and punctured the sulky tyre of LOVEABLE ROGUE passing the 1000m when shifting away from the marker line. Driver B Butcher admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butcher's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 4 January 2026 (3 days). Mr Butcher was also issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.

Left prkd,cvr 1450,fght stoutly mid

7th otr,3-bk,wd 500,wdr top,kept on

Wd,up prkd thru'out,chased on mrks

Quickly to ld,left clr 1200,cut dwn

Across to trail early,thru,bold bid

Trld,3-bk 1750,off,held up,tidy fin

ABMAN - held up final bend and throughout the run home with driver D Butcher not activating the removable deafeners as a result.

Trld,3-bk 1300,unable to quicken up

7th inr,off,wd cvr,4w tn,bttld away

Blew the dispatch,tacked on,no more

BLINX - broke shortly after the start losing ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.

Rough,wd cvr rear 600,wdst,bold bid

THE MIKI TAKER - raced greenly throughout the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Paced roughly over the final stages.

Soon ld,set all terms,gathered in

4-th otr,held up badly,solid on inr

VALEREI - held up final bend and throughout the run home until near the 50m.

7th otr,3-bk 1750,bttld well in mid

Soft trip mrks,flat 500,rallied inr

VALEREI - lost ground rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver D Butcher advised the gelding was still learning to race and was unable to quicken with the leaders rounding the final bend despite his urgings. Mr Butcher added the gelding had finished the race off well and he was pleased with the effort.

Trld,3-bk 950,off,fght on,never clr

VALEREI - held up final bend and throughout the run home.

6th,3-bk otr 1400,wd cvr top,ran on

Gun run mrks,thru,pounced,run down

Rough,3rd inr,3-bk,off,bttld away

VALEREI - paced roughly shortly after the start having to be steadied. Held up briefly passing the 50m.

Eased,wd rear 700,loomed,fght well

4 & 5-bk mrks,held up,plggd closer

6th inr,3-bk bell,off,blkd,fght mid

SOUL ARTIST - lay in at various stages. Held up throughout the home straight when unable to secure clear running. Paced roughly passing the 100m.

Prkd,brk,1x1,wd,prkd 1300,fght hard

COLONEL - paced roughly then broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced fiercely entering the first turn before shifting out from the running line forcing ABMAN wider on the track. Continued to over-race middle stages. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied this runner had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier and racing manners. Stewards questioned Driver M White in relation to the incident rounding the first turn and were satisfied that Mr White had shifted ground at this stage for safety reasons and took the matter no further.

Speared to ld,set terms,gathered in

Sped to ld,set terms,hdd 150m,fght

3-bk mrks,over-raced,failed to fire

OCEAN BELLE - over-raced middle stages.

Wd,eased,9th otr,wdst top,bt slows

Eased,rear inr,4-bk,held up,no hope

OCEAN BELLE - granted permission to have assistance from an attendant when parading prior to the start. Over-raced down the back straight the first time. Driver N Chilcott advised that she did not activate the removable deafeners due to being out of contention.

5th otr,3-bk,off top,closed stoutly

OCEAN BELLE - fractious when parading. Back from position throughout the score up despite the efforts of Driver N Chilcott. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.